Carrasco Pitches Indians Past Dodgers 2-1
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) -- Carlos Carrasco pitched two scoreless innings and combined with four relievers on a two-hitter, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 2-1 win Tuesday over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dodgers right-hander Chad Billingsley, projected as the No. 2 or No. 3 starter for first-year manager Don Mattingly, worked three scoreless innings. He nearly gave up a run, but the Dodgers threw out Indians catcher Carlos Santana trying to score on an error by left fielder Tony Gwynn Jr. in the first.
Santana was scolded after the play by Cleveland manager Manny Acta, who was upset that he slid headfirst. Santana sustained a season-ending knee injury last season while blocking a runner at the plate in Boston.
Jerry Sands homered for the Dodgers.
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